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Spleen Surgery (Splenectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of surgery to remove spleen and post operative information, recovery at home.You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your spleen. The spleen sits under your ribs on the upper left side of your abdomen. This organ filters blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells. It also helps fight infection. Replaces catalogue #265485 For more information about living without a spleen, see "How to Stay Healthy Without a Spleen" (#266397) (English) Colour

Hand Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your hand surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265923 (English) Colour

Shoulder Replacement Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your shoulder replacement surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265931 (English) Colour

Shoulder Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your shoulder repair surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. ‘Replaces #265929 (English) Colour

Foot or Ankle Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your foot and ankle surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265925 (English) Colour

Chest or Lung Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describe the different types of chest or lung surgery, how the surgery might be done, path to recovery in hospital, and recovery at home. A companion to “Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay” booklet. (English) Black & White

Major (Open) Hernia Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your hernia. A hernia happens when tissue or an organ (such as the intestine) squeezes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissues. It results in a bulge. The weak spot is from a weakness in the muscle from previous surgery. (English) Colour

Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of gallbladder surgery and post operative information. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your gallbladder. The gallbladder is usually removed if people have problems with gallstones. Gallstones form in the gallbladder from cholesterol and bile salts. These ‘stones’ can block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder. If this happens, the gallbladder swells up, resulting in sharp abdominal pain, indigestion, or throwing up (vomiting). For most people, digestion of fat is not affected with the gallbladder removed. Bile just flows directly from the liver to the intestines. Replaces catalogue #265484 (English) Colour